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Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is a plantation and gardens in Charleston, Charleston County, in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Admission is not published on the official site. Hours: 9am to 4pm (open seven days a week); Last ticket sold one hour before closing; Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Facts read from the official site on October 25, 2026.

  • Hours9 a.m.–4 p.m.official hours below
  • AdmissionNot published
  • WhereCharlestonCharleston County, Lowcountry
  • DogsNot allowed
Good to know (read October 25, 2026): Daily hours can change; the site points to its Daily Schedule page. House tour space is limited; arrive early.

About Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is a Drayton family property on the Ashley River whose gardens have drawn visitors since the 1800s. Admission covers the grounds, historic gardens, Wildlife Center and the Audubon Swamp Garden.

  • Over 200 acres of grounds and 6 miles of walking and biking trails
  • Audubon Swamp Garden
  • Magnolia House tour and From Slavery to Freedom tour included with admission (same-day ticket)
  • Nature Train and seasonal Wildlife Boat tours for an extra fee
  • Land acquired by Stephen Fox in the late 17th century, passed to the Drayton family

Plan It In Three Lines

  1. Getting In

    Admission: not published.

    9 a.m.–4 p.m.

  2. Bring The Dog?

    Leashed dogs (leash 6 feet or shorter) welcome on the grounds, in the gardens and in the Audubon Swamp Garden; not on tours except service dogs; service dogs not allowed…

    Full rule below

  3. Make It A Day

    Drayton Hall is about 2 miles away (straight line).

    6 places within 30 miles

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Hours

Hours At A Glance

Hours in a day

  • Hours of OperationEvery day9 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • OpenEvery day10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • OpenEvery day9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • OpenEvery day9 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.

  • Hours of Operation: 9am to 4pm (open seven days a week)
  • Last ticket sold one hour before closing
  • Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • Wildlife Center 10am-4pm; Nature Train and Magnolia House tours 9:30am-3pm; From Slavery to Freedom tour 9am-3pm

Hours source: official site, read October 25, 2026.

Admission And Parking

  • Admission is not published on the official site; check before you go.

Directions And Contact

Dogs And Accessibility

  • Dogs: Leashed dogs (leash 6 feet or shorter) welcome on the grounds, in the gardens and in the Audubon Swamp Garden; not on tours except service dogs; service dogs not allowed in the Wildlife Center or inside the cabins on the From Slavery to Freedom tour.
  • Accessibility: not published on the pages we read.

Near Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Around Magnolia Plantation and Gardens within 30 miles
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  1. 1Drayton HallHistoric Houseabout 2 mi
  2. 2Middleton PlacePlantation And Gardensabout 3 mi
  3. 3Colonial Dorchester State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 7 mi
  4. 4Charles Towne Landing State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 7 mi
  5. 5West Ashley GreenwayRail Trailabout 9 mi
  6. 6The Charleston MuseumHistory Museumabout 10 mi

Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.

Coming Up Near Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

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FAQ

How much does Magnolia Plantation and Gardens cost?

Not published. The official site does not publish admission.

What are the hours at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens?

Hours of Operation: 9am to 4pm (open seven days a week); Last ticket sold one hour before closing.

Can I bring a dog to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens?

Leashed dogs (leash 6 feet or shorter) welcome on the grounds, in the gardens and in the Audubon Swamp Garden; not on tours except service dogs; service dogs not allowed in the Wildlife Center or inside the cabins on the From Slavery to Freedom tour.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Admission prices not read (ticket store requires picking a date)
  • Parking not published on pages read
  • Accessibility not published on pages read
  • Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.

Sources

  1. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens: hours (read 2026-10-25)
  2. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens: admission (read 2026-10-25)
  3. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens: official site (read 2026-10-25)
  4. OpenStreetMap (map point)

Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

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